all Whitney Houston Anthony Maccarten Houston film record Love Music

Today news

Whitney Houston

Anthony Maccarten

Clive Davis Vows Whitney Houston Biopic Will Be ‘No Holds Barred’ Portrait (Listen)

Whitney Houston Anthony Maccarten Houston film record Love Music

19.08.2020 - 22:01

Reading now: 741

variety.com

variety.com:

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorClive Davis has never seen a documentary on Whitney Houston that captured the artist and the person he knew so well.

So he set out more than a year go to produce a movie biopic of the chart-topping singer of such indelible 1980s and ’90s hits such as “Saving All My Love For You,” “So Emotional,” “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” and “I Will Always Love You.”In the latest episode of Variety podcast “Strictly Business,” Davis details how he teamed with “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “The Two Popes” screenwriter Anthony McCarten to develop the script for the Houston biopic.The pair agreed to work together on their own in order to shop a completed script to the major studios and to raise their own financing.

Report this news

Reason

Indicate the reason

Related News

Gemma Arterton, Kirby Howell-Baptiste Join Disney Plus U.K. Original ‘Culprits’

K.J. Yossman Gemma Arterton (“The King’s Man”) and Kirby Howell-Baptiste (“The Good Place”) have joined the cast of Disney Plus series “Culprits.”Described as a “dark and funny heist series,” the show follows the aftermath of a heist, with the crew being picked off one-by-one by what appears to be a serial killer.

variety.com 3:17

Stephen Garrett Gemma Arterton Niamh Algar Ned Dennehy Williams J.Blakeson Johanna Devereaux Tara Abboud show photography

Connor Fyfe is youngest artist to TRNSMT festival at just fifteen years old - and he is 'ready for it'

Connor Fyfe is the youngest artist to play this year's TRNSMT festival at just fifteen years old - and he admits he is ready for it.

dailyrecord.co.uk 3:15

Lewis Capaldi Sam Fender Wolf Alice Paolo Nutini Connor Fyfe Finn Askew Scotland performer stage band and

Coleen Rooney's attempt to bring High Court claim against Rebekah Vardy’s agent is quashed

Coleen Rooney's attempt to bring a High Court claim against Rebekah Vardy’s agent as part of their ongoing legal battle has been quashed.

dailyrecord.co.uk 3:15

Coleen Rooney Rebekah Vardy Justice Steyn Hugh Tomlinson Caroline Watt Instagram information WhatsApp

Explorer Steve Backshall is taking his wife Helen Glover on a romantic trip to Scotland - climbing hills

For his first romantic trip away without the kids, Steve Backshall knew where to take wife Helen Glover – Scotland.

dailyrecord.co.uk 3:15

Steve Backshall Helen Glover Scotland Venezuela state Oregon county Berkshire Bhutan show country Love

Drew Barrymore Details Asking Out A Stranger In The Park

Drew Barrymore’s Valentine’s Day plans are heating up.

etcanada.com 3:13

Drew Barrymore county Drew Gay man Parke

Katie Holmes stuns in all-white ensemble after Alice + Olivia runway show in NYC

Katie Holmes isn’t scared of wearing all white. The actress was photographed on Saturday, February 12 as she exited the star-studded Alice + Olivia runway show, which was held at the private members’ club Zero Bond in New York City.For the occasion, Katie kept things crisp in an all-white ensemble, wearing a cropped button-up blouse with cuffed 3/4 length sleeves.

us.hola.com 3:11

Katie Holmes Nicky Hilton Zac Posen city Downtown county York county Bond county Lea city Adams New York, county Bond Fashion show

Pregnant Rihanna assures fans new music is still in her plans

When Rihanna revealed last month that she is expecting her first child talk inevitably turned to what that means for the prospect of ever hearing new music from her again. Her ninth album has put the "long" and "wait" into long-awaited with the R9 project seemingly not a priority as Rihanna focused on building a billion dollar fashion business empire.

thefader.com 3:09

Rihanna Pop Music

'Not a good look!' Jim Broadbent discloses real reason he turned down OBE offer

Radio Times, he noted that there were more deserving recipients of an OBE than actors."We get treated well all the time," he explained."Actors who get these awards have all won lots of treats along the way doing what they love doing – they don’t need more presents."He then added: "But the main reason for turning it down is this..."Richard Eyre, when asked why he accepted his knighthood, said, 'Vanity'."And when I’m asked why I turned it down, I say the same."'Vanity. Not a good look.

express.co.uk 3:09

Harry Potter Jim Broadbent Richard Eyre BBC awards Itv

'Want to break free a bit' Helen Mirren speaks out amid concerns about The Queen role

Queen Elizabeth II, in an iconic performance that won her an Oscar, a Golden Globe, a BAFTA and a SAG Award, among others.The film follows the Royal Family as they try and deal with the series of events that happened after the tragic death of Princess Diana in 1997.And even thought she's honoured to have had the opportunity, she was eager for people to see her in a different light on-screen.Of Dorothy, she explained: "I loved the character and because the Queen is sticking to me like an old band-aid...

express.co.uk 3:09

princess Diana Elizabeth Ii II (Ii) Helen Mirren Diana Elizabeth I (I) Queen Elizabeth Ii BBC Itv

Gemma Arterton Boards Disney+ Heist Series ‘Culprits’ From ‘I Care A Lot’ Director J Blakeson

Gemma Arterton has joined the cast of J Blakeson’s upcoming Disney+ heist series Culprits alongside Eddie Izzard and a string of other big names, with principal photography kicking off this week.

deadline.com 3:07

Stephen Garrett Gemma Arterton Niamh Algar Sally Wainwright Ned Dennehy J.Blakeson Johanna Devereaux Emma Moran Tara Abboud Britain stars photography man Heist

Geri Horner gushes over son as he makes Ginger and Baby Spice out of Lego

Geri Horner has shared a super sweet snap of her son making her and her bandmates out of Lego. The Spice Girls singer, 48, who is set to reunite with her bandmates at Brooklyn Beckham's wedding, posted a photo of her son, Montague. In the snap, he can be seen following instructions to build both herself and Baby Spice, Emma Bunton, in a new collaboration with the band and Lego.